Monthly Archives: March 2016

Not every deal post is a deal post. Sometimes it’s a giveaway, like today. And we’re pretty pumped about this one. The DJI Phantom 4 is the king of drones, as far as we’re concerned. It’s a $1,400 masterpiece. And you could win it by entering this giveaway!

This exquisite piece of machinery is redefining what it means to fly a drone. With photo quality unheard of for a flying camera, and technology that gives NASA a run for its money, Phantom 4 will fly harder, better, and faster than you ever imagined possible.

Enter now for your chance to win!

What do you have to do? Follow the link below, and just enter. It’s free to try!

What better combination than a cool afternoon hike, and a cold crisp beer straight out of a keg? The ManCan lets you carry your suds along with you, on your back, wherever your exploring ways take you.

The ManCan is a personal keg system that keeps your favorite beer fresh, carbonated, and delicious — the way it should be. Available in indestructible, 128oz (one-gallon) or 64oz (half-gallon) stainless steel. Two tap systems with the Perfect Pour Regulator can top these bad boys for the ultimate experience.

Each kit comes with two CO2 cartridges, a packet of cleaning tablets, and everything else you need to enjoy some malt liquor while off the beaten path. Or, you know, at home.

Runners need to be seen at night. There’s a slew of LED lights on the market to help them with this, but the Million Mile Light stands out by requiring absolutely no battery, ever. It uses the kinetic energy from your every stride to power a pulsating LED light that’s bright enough to be seen up to 200m away. The IPX4 rating means it’s completely weatherproof and splashproof, and best of all, it costs all of $23.

As far as we’re concerned nap time is pretty much all the time. It looks like we’re not alone thinking that way. British hotel chain Jurys Inn Hotel Group conducted research that showed 56% of Brits struggle to get out of bed in the morning. “Lack of sleep (42%), temperature outside the duvet (40%) and fear of the working day ahead (31%), topped the list of reasons to stay in bed.” So what better solution than to simply bring the duvet with you? The chain then teamed up with famed designer Wendy Benstead to create the Suvet, a duvet/suit hybrid. It looks amazing, will make you the envy of everyone around you on your morning commute, but sadly can’t be bought. If you want it to become a product you can buy, you’re free to Tweet @JurysInnshotels with #JurysInnSuvet. Yes, they’re getting free promotion, but who knows, maybe public pressure will yield results.

Everyone has those awkward years where they left their house wearing some obviously regrettable off-trend fashion. Now that the hipster culture is back in style, everything old is new again and some poor fashion decisions you made in your earlier years are now trending. For example, think about the old-fashion graphic pins you probably wore on your clothes, backpack, or wherever else that you could think of. Pins were a great way to easily express yourself and show the world what you liked without saying a single word. Now, thanks to our vintage culture, these cute little buttons are back to being stylish again.

There is a company in Stockholm, Sweden, that is taking the classic wear-ability of a basic pin, and hoping to give it a makeover for the digital age. This Kickstarter company, Pins Collective, has some high hopes for their new Smart Pin. Digital devices that can be worn on the body are surfacing on the market, such as the Apple watch. However, even Apple has had a difficult time making tech wearable’s popular. Mostly business professionals and tech companies like TTIG are the ones benefiting from current wearable technology. Pins Collective hopes to engage a larger spectrum of individuals. They are relying heavily on nostalgic appeal in hopes that individuals will choose to fund their product.… Continue Reading

You can work hard and play hard but just make sure your work on the Edge Desk ergonomic workspace to save your back. Easily unfolding from its handy lay-flat storage position, this desk keeps your body in an ideal posture as you work to relieve any pain. The Edge Desk has a wonderfully comfortable cushion seat without a back. Instead, your weight is angled forward to be evenly distributed. Your knees and shins rest on the angled leg pads, keeping your body in place. The desktop is fully adjustable in height and angle so it can be used for any task from working on your laptop to painting a masterpiece. With millions experiencing back and neck pain while hunched over their desks every day, the Edge Desk is the perfect ergonomic solution.

My generation has reached an age where it’s getting nostalgic about retro gaming. It’s been long enough that SNES controllers are no longer seen as dated and archaic, but cool and efficient instead. Well, with the SNES30 Bluetooth Game Controller & Smartphone Holder you can bring back some of that retro glory.

Remember the glory days of playing Super Nintendo on that classic gray controller with its signature purple push buttons? 8Bitdo is bringing it back again with the SNES30, a 1:1 original design that supports both Bluetooth and USB connections. Connect with your favorite device or computer to play any modern game, and easily mount your phone with the expandable clipping phone mount.

– Play all the latest games w/ an old school controller
– Connect via Bluetooth or the included USB cable
– Use w/ your PC, Mac, iPad, Android & more
– Play multiplayer games using the dual-keyboard code system for iOS
– Play w/ up to four players on Wii w/ Wiimote emulation support
– Play touchscreen-only games w/ touchscreen simulation
– Mount your phone at the perfect angle

Ever stick your tongue on a battery to see if it’s still got juice? Yeah, we all do. So you probably know that the tiny electric current it generates sort of tastes salty. Well, the Electric Flavouring Fork pictured above uses that principle to simulate the effects of salt, for those who are on low sodium diets. It’s being developed by Hiromi Nakamura at Rekimoto Lab, Interfaculty Initiative in Information Studies, at the University of Tokyo.

The handle of the fork incorporates a rechargeable battery and electric circuit. When the user inserts the head of the fork into the mouth with food while pressing a button on the handle, a certain level of electric current is applied to the tongue. The degree of saltiness differs depending on eating habits, age, etc. This time, three current levels were available. The prototype costed ¥2,000 (approx US$17.7) in addition to the cost of a fork.

So clearly this is not a product you can buy just yet, but it’s interesting to see it’s something being worked on. You’ll have to forgive us for not getting too excited though; we won’t rest until someone invents a fork that makes broccoli taste like fries.

Today, smart homes are no longer an exception; many people are opting to turn their ordinary homes into a smart home. If you have been contemplating between whether you should or shouldn’t follow suit, take a look at these 5 reasons why you should seriously consider outfitting your home with some of the greatest technology:

Your utility bills are through the roof- Utility bills are an unavoidable expense each month and somehow, no matter how much you try, you just can’t seem to rein them in. When you have a smart home, you have complete control over the manner in which your home uses energy. For instance, your smart home can easily detect when nobody’s at home and will automatically turn off the lights, heating or the TV in case they are switched on. This goes a long way in conserving energy and helps reduce your utility bills.

You forget your house keys- This is something that has happened to all of us at some time or the other. But with a smart home, you don’t have to worry about not being able to get into the house. The Geofencing software unlocks your door automatically when you are within a certain distance of your home.

You want convenience- When you have a smart home, you can be as lazy as you like. You won’t have to worry about getting off the couch or bed to turn off the lights; you can do all of this remotely. What’s even better is that you can also control the color and brightness of the lights in your home via a remote control. You can do the same with the heating and cooling in your home. In fact, you can control the heating remotely from anywhere outside your home too, and you won’t have to come back to a chilly home again.

You want your home to be secure- You can install sensors all over your home and you will be able to track all the events and going ons in & around your home, remotely as well. Live camera feeds & recording capabilities are built into almost all smart home systems.

You want to easily monitor your home remotely- Regardless of whether you have gone shopping at a local supermarket or are on vacation in another part of the world, the cameras and sensors in your home will allow you to monitor and control it. You can download an app or access these controls via a website and make the adjustments you want to make.

These are just a few of the reasons to turn your ordinary home into a smart home. You have to download certain software and apps and will be able to control a number of functions on your property. This adds a distinct convenience factor and helps make your home more comfortable, safe and energy-efficient too. If you conduct a bit of research, you will find there are different types of systems you can choose from, and you are sure to find something that matches your requirements and budget.

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